Community Outreach and Engagement Internships

The National Park Service intends to award a cooperative agreement to the Hispanic Access Foundation for community outreach and engagement internships. The project aims to diversify the cultural backgrounds of people visiting and working in national parks and to provide opportunities for diverse youth to work and play in national parks. The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and hiring youth and young adults from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, providing training and supervision, and developing community engagement strategies. The NPS will provide funding, guidance, and oversight. Key aspects of the project include: • Staffing the Adventure Station desk and providing outdoor recreation trip-planning assistance • Developing and implementing community engagement strategies • Building alliances with community members, federal, tribal, state, and local agencies, media, non-profits, businesses, and other stakeholders • Providing opportunities for diverse youth to work and play in national parks • Fostering stewardship for national parks and the environment